Best Auto Recall Report Podcasts (2025)

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Heybike & Raleigh Launch New EBikes, Big Tariff Changes, Your Top EBike Questions Answered TWR Ep 43 43:33

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Welcome to The Weekly Recharge – Episode 43! 🚲 This week is packed with major e-bike news, brand-new model launches, and an extended Q&A session covering everything from trail etiquette to throttle climbing power. 📰 News of the Week Tariff Shake-Up – Trump administration adjusts e-bike & bike tariffs (10%–49%), impacting Taiwan, Cambodia, Vietnam, …

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Aventon's Update Adds Sensor Switch , New Velotric Triker, & Amflow Launch! TWR Ep 42 45:53

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We just hit 100,000 subscribers, and we’re celebrating with one of our biggest episodes yet! This week’s roundup features brand-new e-bike launches, firmware updates, trail spotlights, and most importantly — your top viewer questions answered. 🧠 Q&A Highlights – You Asked, We Answered: ❓ What's the best budget fat tire e-bike under $2K? ❓ Do you ne…

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Ride1Up’s $2,100 eMTB Shocks Everyone! | 24k Battery Recall + NEW California e-Bike Laws - TWR Ep 41 45:54

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Ride1Up just dropped a game-changing eMTB—the TrailRush—and it’s packing serious specs for just $2,100! In this episode, we break down why this hardtail mountain e-bike is turning heads with its Brose mid-drive (90Nm torque), RockShox Judy Silver fork (120mm travel), 10-speed Shimano Deore drivetrain, and 4-piston Tektro Orion brakes. We also dive …

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😱 Giant Recalls 6,000+ E-Bikes | Buzz’s Budget Mid-Drive Trike Stuns! TWR Ep 40 39:47

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This week’s e-bike update is PACKED with major news, budget-friendly gear, and trail riding inspiration! Read About This Weeks News Here: https://electricbikereport.com/the-weekly-recharge-episode-40/ 🚲 In This Episode: Giant E-Bike Recall! Over 6,000 Momentum Vida E+ bikes pulled due to a hazardous part failure. Is yours affected? Buzz’s NEW $1399…

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Lectric XP Trike 2.0 Drops — Is This the Best E-Trike Yet? 🚲🔥 | The Weekly Recharge Ep. 39 44:46

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**Welcome to The Weekly Recharge — Episode 39! 🔋** This week’s episode is PACKED with big e-bike updates, clever gear recommendations, new trail access laws, and answers to YOUR questions! 👇 Here’s what we’re covering: 🚲 **BIG E-BIKE NEWS** - Lectric XP Trike 2.0 is here! We break down what’s new: upgraded brakes, new colors, improved stability, an…

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Is Blix Back From The Dead? And A New Motor From Bosch? TWR Ep 38 53:13

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From 4th of July sales to changes in proposed legislation and beyond, this was an eventful week for e-bikes! We discuss the withdrawal of Utah Representative Mike Lee’s proposal to sell public lands, as well as a new mid-drive motor from Bosch, and a change in management at Blix Bikes, among other new stories. Griffin takes us on a tour of the Tony…

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Sweet Finds From Electrify Expo 2025 + People For Bikes City Rankings 2025 - TWR Ep 37 44:37

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One of the most fun stories in this week’s e-bike news is Griffin’s visit to the Electrify Expo in California! He saw new e-bikes and e-bike-related products from a variety of brands, including Mokwheel, P-51, JackRabbit, LeMond, and more! On a more somber note, the Trump administration’s “Big, Beautiful” budget bill includes legislation that threa…

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How To Choose An Ebike For Someone That Hasn't Ridden One Before - TWR Ep 36 46:23

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Helping someone choose an electric bike that has not ridden one before is no easy task. There are many e-bikes on the market and there are some key requirements to look for, especially if it has been years or decades since they have been on a bike in general. We dive into the factors to consider and some really good options. In this week’s episode,…

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NYC To Cap Ebike Speeds To 15 MPH? Any Ebikes For 6'5" Riders? And Partisan Politics? TWR Ep 35 39:50

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It was a busy week in the world of e-bike news. New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a plan to lower the city’s e-bike speed limit to 15 mph, citing safety concerns. In other safety-related news, Specialized issued a recall on more than 11,000 Globe Haul ST and LT models due to a faulty seatpost that could break during use. Meanwhile, VanMoof r…

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E-Bike For Seniors Less Than $1,000? And Is Sondors Back From The Dead? TWR Ep 34 46:23

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This week’s episode includes a bit of everything, from news on the political front to some intriguing new products, and even the potential return of an electric motorcycle brand. One of the coolest news pieces highlighted a new wheel hub from Shimano with an automatic shifting system and a self-charging power source. The system is compatible with t…

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Best Torque Sensor Fat Tire Bike? New Trek FX+ 1 & Cool Finds From Bentonville Bike Fest TWR Ep 33 46:03

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This week’s e-bike news brings a wave of new releases and one welcome comeback story. At the Bentonville Bike Fest, several notable brands showed off their latest gear, but what stood out were the displays from newer and emerging companies. Many brought fresh innovations, whether in bikes, components, or supporting infrastructure. Specialized has a…

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Aventon Aventure 3 vs Velotric Nomad 2! We Look At The New Trek FX+ 1 & Electra Townie Go, TWR Ep 32 58:57

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This was a lighter week in the world of e-bike news, but we still managed to dig up some cool stories! A Yamaha-backed startup is planning to roll out battery swapping stations in two major European cities. Pirelli is set to release a new road tire with sizes up to 55mm(!) wide. And a new low-profile helmet design is nearing its funding goal on Kic…

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90 Day E-Bike Tariff Reprieve, Ananda's R900 Gear Hub Motor, Aventure 3 vs Radster Trail! TWR Ep 31 52:03

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We finally have some good news when it comes to tariffs and e-bikes. Hopefully something can be figured out so there is a longer term road map for the industry. We also take a look at the new R900 electronic 3-speed gear hub motor from Ananda. They won an award at China cycle with this new motor. And we also compare Aventon's new Aventure 3 vs the …

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CPSC Pushes for Stricter Testing, More E-Bike Brand Closures, A Butt Elliptical Saddle? | TWR Ep 30 55:58

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This was a busy week in the world of e-bikes! In Episode 30, we highlight a bunch of big news stories, including the closure of GasGas and Husqvarna, proposed UL certification requirements by the CPSC, and a Kickstarter campaign for a funky elliptical-like saddle. We dive into some details about three of the biggest new e-bike releases: the Aventon…

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E-cells Goes Out Of Business? And Our Very Favorite Electric Bike? TWR Ep 29 46:24

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This week, some of our biggest news stories are the closure of E-Cells and the release of a refreshed line of RadRunner utility e-bikes from Rad Power Bikes. Additionally, we welcome the month of May, since it’s officially National Bike Month! We encourage all riders to get outside and participate in events in their local area. We highlight a nearb…

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Does A 250W Motor Even Do Anything? Ride1Up Vorsa vs LMTD V2 & Aventon's Brake Lights! TWR Ep 28 46:20

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One of readers asked if a 250W motor feels any different that pedaling with no motor at all? We discuss this topic as well as what is going on with Aventon's brake lights? In this week’s episode, we discuss the week’s bike-specific news, respond to questions and comments from our audience, highlight some of the best sales currently going on, and ex…

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Belt Drive E-Bike Recommendations, Frame Flex on Step-Through Frames & Sea Otter Classic TWR Ep 27 50:53

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Kicking things off is a recap of some of the coolest finds of this year’s Sea Otter classic. Aventon’s got not one, but two new Adventure models, and a prototype of a full-sus Ramblas! Also, Velotric’s dual suspension fat tire Nomad X, the folding gravel Brompton Electric G line, Tern GSD 3 and many more. In the headlines, California has 1000 e-bik…

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Will Tariffs Kill The Electric Bike Industry? Discover 2 vs Nomad 2 + More Comparisons TWR Ep 26 46:55

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We’ve reached Episode 26 of The Weekly Recharge, so we’re celebrating our six-month anniversary of starting the show! As seems to be the new norm, there are big changes to the trade status between the US and other countries, with some tariffs going down and others skyrocketing. Specialized released the newest Turbo Levo eMTB, and the brand has also…

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Lectric Buys Juiced Bikes? Liberation Day Tariffs, What Will Happen to E-Bike Prices? TWR Ep 25 45:21

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There’s a lot of big news to cover in this week’s episode of the Weekly Recharge! We hit all the major stories, including giving an update on the reciprocal “Liberation Day” tariffs implemented by the Trump administration, the return of Juiced Bikes, and a big move from Yamaha in the European market. We visit sunny Phoenix, Arizona, for a tour of t…

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What's Going On With Ride1Up? And A New Fast Charging E-Bike From Gary Fisher? TWR Ep 24 38:06

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One of the questions we got this week was about the future of Ride1Up. We will talk what is going on with their e-bike models, and if they are doing ok. Highlights from this week’s news include tantalizing hints about a fast-charging e-bike from Gary Fisher’s Morelle Bikes and new e-bike laws and stricter enforcement in Orange County, California. G…

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What E-Bikes Should Seniors Be Riding? Roadster V3 vs CGO600 Pro, Which is Better? TWR Ep 23 35:30

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We had a lot of comments around what are the Best E-bikes for Seniors. We discuss that topic specifically and what really is the right type of electric bike based on comfort, weight, ease of use etc... In this week’s e-bike news we discuss Rad’s new CEO who brings a lot of retail experience from other companies. We look at how the latest tariffs ar…

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Is Rad Power Bikes Going To Survive? And The Radster Road vs Discover 2! TWR Ep 22 42:29

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One of the biggest news stories this week is the exit of Rad Power Bikes’ CEO Phil Molyneux. While details are scarce, we give our thoughts on what this might mean for the company. In this episode, we highlight the gorgeous 112-mile-long George S. Mickelson Trail in South Dakota. As always, we also respond to a variety of questions and comments fro…

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Aventon Level 3 vs Velotric Discover 2? Why Mid Drive E-Bikes Don't Have Throttles! TWR Ep 21 47:38

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We’ve got comparison questions galore! We’re talking Level.3 vs Discover 2, RadRunner 3 vs Globe Haul ST, and the Aventure 2 vs the Nomad 2! But that’s not all, we’ve also got tariff updates, a look at the success of China’s e-bike trade-in program (should the States follow suit?), and talking about what’s up with most mid-drive bikes including thr…

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Is A 36v E-Bike System As Good As A 48v System? Aventon Level.3 vs Velotric Discover 2 TWR Ep 20 41:17

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00:00 - Introduction 00:36 - Cool Ebike Finds 05:44 - News Of The Week 05:50 - Porsche Building Battery Production Facility 07:07 - iGo Electric Goes Into Receivership 09:15 - Super73 and Electra Recalls 11:13 - Electric Bike Company Merges With Integral Electrics 12:32 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews 14:24 - Ebike Trail Systems 17:00 - Questi…

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New Intradrive GD8 E-Bike Powertrain Prototype Being Tested & Sinch 2.5 vs Ranger S - TWR Ep 19 22:53

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Intradrive has released their GD8 E-bike powertrain prototype for testing with its 250W motor and 8-sped gearbox with 480% ratio. And comparing the Aventon Sinch 2.5 to the Heybike Ranger S! We also discuss Blaupunkt NCAA licensed e-bikes, e-bike laws being created in Utah, e-trikes for riders under 5 feet tall, the Globe Haul LT vs ST and more. Th…

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License And Insurance for E-Bikes? And Is My E-bike Illegal in California Now? TWR Ep 18 34:35

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In this week’s episode, we discuss a new bill that would require e-bikes to be licenses, registered, and insured as well as the legality of e-bikes in California. We also discuss the subject of tariffs is once again at the forefront. The de minimis exemption, previously closed by the Trump administration, has been reopened. In contrast with US poli…

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Is This The END of $500 Electric Bikes? And E-Bike Tariff Increases Yet AGAIN? TWR Ep 17 35:28

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Full Video Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U50qTee-3zU What are the Best E-Bikes Under $500? A Question we get a lot, we discuss why $500 are scary and what just happened that make get rid of them for good. We also discuss new legislation that would increase Tariffs on e-bikes yet again. This week's episode of The Weekly Recharge is packed…

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E-Bikes We Haven't Reviewed Wallke, Ecells, Wired? And Velotric Discover 2 vs Lectric Xpress 750 TWR Ep 16 34:19

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Full Video Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbeLVVHe_4I Uh oh! Bike theft is on the rise! In other news this week, China is pulling lithium-ion batteries and swapping them with 100-year-old battery tech instead, NYC gets its e-bike and battery swap program up and running, and Ride1Up adds UL 2849 certification to some of their top-selling m…

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Riding An E-Bike Is Useless For Exercise! and Is Bike Fitting Complicated? TWR Ep 15 35:50

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Full Video Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egQ3o6OBpqw This week’s news includes the state of Washington’s announced e-bike rebate program. Pedego will soon start selling products from other e-bike brands, and solar charging accessories for recharging bike batteries. Griffin and John also jumped into questions/comments from the audience ab…

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What's Happening With 2025 E-Bike Legislation? And E-Bikes from CES This Year! TWR Ep 14 36:19

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Full Video Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-pCqzQH5Ds This week we dive into a lot of news surrounding e-bike legislation that’s made headlines. Also, we recap some of the most talked about stories to come out of CES where bikes are concerned. Finally, we check out some awesome cycling opportunities over in Maine on an island national par…

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DTC vs Bike Shop, Which Is The Best Option For Buying An E-Bike? TWR Ep 13 45:37

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Full Video Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=va2NN3u90cM In this week’s episode, we dive into a variety of topics like should you only buy an e-bike if its from a bike shop for bike maintenance vs what you should maintain on an e-bike yourself, if value for the dollar should be the only consideration when buying a bike, and we get a closer l…

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Are All E-Bikes Cheap and Crappy? E-Bike Brands Going Bankrupt? And More.. TWR Ep 12 38:03

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Full Video Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLqKbO3iFKc Are all e-bikes cheap and crappy direct to consumer brands? Join us in our discussion of this topic. Other topics from this weeks episode. Is a 9-speed drivetrain really a downgrade from a 10-speed? Super73 is getting sued 👀 And questions on which brands might be going bankrupt. Lectri…

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2024 Electric Bike Report Year In Review + 2025 E-Bike Predictions! TWR Ep 11 32:20

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Full Video Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTABR2lzYOA We have had quite the 2024 here at Electric Bike Report. We put this video together to reflect on many of the cool electric bikes we had the opportunity to review this year. We also discuss some of the new tech we saw on e-bikes this year and discuss some of our predictions for the e-b…

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E-Bike Prices, Does A Cheaper E-Bike Really Offer More Value? Will Lectric E-Bikes Last? TWR Ep 10 39:37

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Full Video Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4Cc7QrYTvk Does a cheaper electric bike really offer more value than a more expensive one? And how durable are Lectric e-bikes? Those are just some of the questions we discuss this week! And don't forget we go through out top cool finds for the week, e-bike news, and our trail system highlight. J…

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Can You Build Your Own Mid-Drive E-Bike? And Is E-Bike Licensing & Registration Coming? TWR Ep 9 32:02

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Full Video Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9t0kXQW5Sbw In this episode, Griffin and John discuss topics ranging from proposed e-bike-related bills in NYC to a new US e-bike division of a familiar micromobility brand. We also answer many questions from our readers and viewers regarding fast chargers, conversion kits on mountain bikes, and w…

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Do E-Bikes Come With Torque And Cadence Sensors? Do E-Bike Classes and US Laws Get Along? TWR Ep 8 36:43

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Full Video Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPHAxp7PuyE Join us on this weeks episode as we discuss a new trend of e-bikes coming with both torque and cadence sensors. We also look out how e-bike laws shape the options for what kind of electric bike you can ride. Other highlights from this weeks episode include the latest in e-bike news, th…

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Is This E-Bike Too Small For Me? And E-Bikes Damaged In Shipping? TWR Ep 7 41:50

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Full video Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWbUJw-gzC8 How to know if an e-bike is too small for you and what to do when it is! Plus we discuss what to do if your new e-bike is damaged during shipping and whether or not e-bike brands should take care of you or not. What is the best e-bike for 6'2" 250lbs rider? We also cover in this episod…

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Choose An E-Bike On A $2,000 Budget? How Long Should Your Cassette Last? TWR Ep 6 38:17

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Full Video Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYCLLiL6PO8 Wondering how to choose the Best E-bike on a $2,000 Budget? We answer a question from our comments about this exact topic! We also cover in this episode, more e-bike brands pulling out of the U.S., we take a look at an Alabama trail system where the Catman might be spotted (!?), and we…

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$26 Billion in Bike Funding? Why Portland is Awesome for Biking! TWR Ep 5 26:47

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Full Video Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00YA5pv1uCM In this episode, we look at some wild and wacky bikes that daring riders have put together. We also discuss the $26 billion in bike-project-related funding that came from this month’s election, consider the best all-around e-bike for heavy riders, and compare the merits of the Euphree …

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E-Bikes for Tall Riders? And Durability Testing Over 1,000 Miles? TWR Ep 4 26:37

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Full Video Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSVhTctsirw In this episode we answer questions about e-bikes for tall riders, the reliability factor of e-bikes, what new features Aventon might add to their bikes, and the week’s top e-bike news like the TPC comeback and Yamaha pulling out of e-bikes in the US! We also have updates on the latest…

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Is A $500 E-Bike Worth Buying? And Lightweight E-Bikes for Apartments? TWR Ep 3 25:11

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Full Video Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkjfAt0no5E In this episode we discuss whether or not $500 e-bikes you can buy from Walmart or Amazon are worth it? We also get into different types of e-bikes that work best for apartments where you have to carry them up flights of stairs. More new e-bikes coming soon as well, what are they? We a…

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Free & Discounted E-Bike Batteries, What Is The Deal? TWR Ep 2 29:20

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Full Video Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISxRXOg_s-E In this episode we answer questions around battery costs and why brands seem to be offering extra batteries in promotions, top e-bike news in the last week, and our top electric bike finds. Tease of a brand new e-bike being launched this week from a top brand! We also take a look at the K…

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Why Do Some E-Bikes Cost So Much? TWR Ep 1 26:10

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Enjoy your weekly download of all things e-bike with Griffin and John! Today, we're covering industry news, top e-bike finds of the week, the latest deals, answering top comments of the week, trail system highlights, and more! Follow us on social and tag us in pictures of your rides and bikes to be featured on future episodes!…